Local Authority Claims

Local authorities across the UK are responsible for maintaining public roads and footpaths and have a duty to ensure they are safe to use. Failure to do this can and has lead to the public injuring themselves. Street lighting is another responsibility of local authorities. They must ensure street lighting is adequate for the area and it is all in good working order. The main functions of street lighting are to enhance public safety and to prevent vehicle and pedestrian accidents at night.

Claiming personal injury compensation from councils and local authorities can be a very long winded process if you don’t know what you are doing. Councils and highway authorities are not the easiest of people to deal with. Sometimes they will produce reports, which on the surface seem to indicate they have kept on top of repairs and work to streets and roads in their area, but on further investigation and questioning, along with witnesses who can confirm how long it has been in disrepair a case can be turned around.

If you have suffered an injury through a fall or slip in the street you may be able to make a claim for compensation. Call Precision Claims on 0844 704 1945 and we will be able to advise you. Alternatively complete the enquiry form and one of the team will call you back.